I am standing at my beautiful granite countertop listening to 21st century breakdown on the kitchen stereo! Steaks are cooking on the range. Broccoli au gratin is cooling to edible temp from the oven.
It's all good.
Some craftsman pulls:
The copper kettle looking pretty on the silver range (yes! it cooks with gas!):
The double doors onto the deck:
The granite (note: reflection of the winter trees outside in the glossy stone):
More craftsman pulls:
As you can see we made the decision not to try to look like a restoration since none of the original stuff was there anyway, but rather to look modern in a way that was respectful of the house's age and dignity.
What is hard to tell:
The molding is all new, there was almost none around the doors previously.
The ceiling is flat now, not popcorn.
The floor, which is a lighter wood than the rest of the house, has been totally refinished.
I think it worked out great. We had a few small setbacks. Okay, and some bigger setbacks, but it was totally worth it.
Mmmmm.... and now for the steak.
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Beef-Steaks-with-Peppercorn-Sauce-2371
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